Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptics

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join the Aseptics Team at the Leaders in Oncology Care site in London. The role supports daily aseptic operations and patient-centred care within a renowned oncology centre.

You will liaise with Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy staff to maintain high standards while contributing to a rota-based on-call system. Full-time, permanent position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience in an aseptic unit within a hospital (essential).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily running of a safe aseptic pharmacy service.
• Liaise with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary staff involved in patient care.

Skills

Strong communication

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English) or equivalent

Job description

Role: Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptics

Location: Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC), London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week between Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and contribution to the on-calls on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Aseptics Team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

Our flagship outpatient centre in Central London, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, is dedicated to carrying out innovative, day-case cancer treatment. It’s fully equipped to deliver a range of cancer treatments in calm and comfortable surroundings.

As Pharmacy Assistant, you will assist in the daily running of a safe and effective pharmacy aseptic service whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient-focused care. You will liaise with Medical, Nursing & other members of the multidisciplinary staff involved in the care of patients, members of the LOC & Pharmacy staff from other HCA Hospitals.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You’ll Bring

• 5 x GCSE pass Grade C or above incl. Math’s and English or equivalent
• Experience of working within an Aseptic unit within a Hospital (essential)
• Strong communication skills

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Pharmacy Assistant in Aseptics, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We’re Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.